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Reverse charging rumor resurfaces for the iPhone 17 Pro

Rumors of Apple implementing a reverse charging system in the iPhone have resurfaced yet again, this time with claims it’s been tested on the iPhone 17 Pro.

A hand holding a smartphone with an orange case attached to a circular white charger, with another phone visible in the background.
MagSafe wireless charging on an iPhone

Apple’s iPhone range has had wireless charging for quite some time, but while it has been used to draw power to recharge the internal battery, it’s not been used to transmit power the other way. If a rumor is true, this may happen for the iPhone 17 Pro.

According to serial Weibo leaker Setsuna Digital, also known as Instant Digital, Apple “has tested the reverse charging function” on the iPhone 17 Pro. While wireless charging isn’t said explicitly, the post references the function used in Samsung devices, as well as an image highlighting the wireless charging area on a smartphone.

Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible

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